Thai PM Cracks Down on ‘Evil’ Fuel Smugglers to Protect Supply

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is cracking down on fuel smugglers whom he called “evil” as authorities tighten enforcement to protect domestic supply.

The move follows reports of illicit fuel shipments from Thailand into Cambodia, which has been largely cut off from Thai supplies. Anutin, whose election win in February was bolstered by a hardline stance toward Cambodia after deadly border clashes, ordered a sweeping probe into fuel hoarding, price manipulation and illegal exports.